A non-chemical device to mitigate methane emissions
ZELP Mitigate is a non-chemical device that mitigates and measures methane emissions from cattle, while helping farmers improve animal welfare and farm profitability.
How it Works
Methane mitigation
Methane, produced by the cow, will be routed to a small device, where it is oxidised before being released into the atmosphere as carbon dioxide and water vapour. As the methane is oxidised, heat is released at a rate that is directly proportional to the volume of methane converted. By tracking this heat, each device will be able to provide an accurate and traceable record of the methane mitigated per cow.
CH4 → Oxidation → CO2 + H20
This oxidation process would occur naturally over about a decade. By accelerating the process, ZELP Mitgate will help immediately reduce livestock’s impact on the climate, as carbon dioxide has a much lower global warming potential than methane1.
Animal monitoring
ZELP Mitigate will be integrated with sensors that track the cow’s feeding, rumination, activity and other health-related data. This data, combined with the methane measurements, will be processed by ZELP’s Machine Learning models to generate actionable insights. Users will receive relevant alerts and be able to access the data through ZELP Insight, our mobile-optimised data analytics platform.
References
1 – “Methane Emissions”. European Commission Energy. Accessed July 2023.
Key Benefits
- Low-cost methane reduction: Initial trials indicate our potential to mitigate methane by up to 50%, at a low cost per tonne of CO₂e.
- Verified carbon credits: By tracking the volume of methane oxidised and leveraging an approved Gold Standard methodology, ZELP Mitigate will enable the generation of verified and traceable carbon insets and offsets.
- Applicable to all livestock systems: Unlike currently available feed additives that can only be used in systems where animals are fed regularly, ZELP Mitigate will be usable in all livestock systems.
- 24/7 cattle monitoring & alerts: Users will be alerted if there are significant changes in the animal’s behavior or health-related data that could signal a health issue. This can help the user to intervene rapidly and support improved animal welfare.
- Improved fertility management: Real-time fertility insights can help farmers optimise breeding programs, leading to improved reproductive success rates and lower calving intervals.
- Improved nutrition management: Understanding how a cow responds to changes in their feed can help farmers optimise their cow’s nutrition, leading to improved productivity and efficiency.
- Lower workload & costs: Farmers will no longer need to spend hours each day observing their herd. They’ll be able to quickly identify cows that need their attention via ZELP Insight and spend more time with those in need.
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